20 Jan 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1868
Page
1
Senge Oe Proeet records show arrivals at the Gare House Guonce pertaining to past events. Padence TOR indicates administrative notes on guest check ins and occupancy status. The fragmentary text hints at hotel activity and local lodging inquiries in city matters.
Bid results released at a Trustees meeting with six bidders including John Smith and Bene. The minutes note the need for stamped instruments for certain deeds and the five cent stamp rate per $100 or fraction thereof for on demand or payable on sight instruments. The meeting will confirm the sum required and distribution details next Thursday.
The district annual assessable population shows 8680 yearly reports and 24 472 monthly reports with January reassessments totaling 151 319 dollars. A newborn female infant found frozen on Van Horn near Linn died from exposure. coroner's jury implicates the unknown mother or another party. Also notes stamps on teachers certificates and a note on official documents exempt from taxation. The Men s Christian Association reports a Sunday gathering with remarks by Broadwell Wirgon Homans Jr and professor Edwards, plus planned events with the Littl Wanderers from Howard Mission and forum on temperance. Ladies are welcome.
December 1967 report details a meeting at Fourth Theater where Rev HL spoke on Palestine and Prof D Edwards Whit tier’s address highlighted the Howard Mission and Home for Little Wanderers in New York City. A visitor entered the theater and a group of twelve year old girls performed songs with notable poise. The event aimed to raise interest and support for the mission, with plans for performances in city venues during the week.
A morning Police Court session listed eleven old and nineteen new cases. Offenders faced fines for drunken behavior and disorderly conduct, with one first offense allowed to depart after $3 and costs. A theft case involved $25 taken from a dining room, while a concealed weapon charge led to a $26 fine and costs. Two men fought in a beer saloon and paid fines, another laborer received jail time for a prior offense, and clothes Theft from Fourth Street was noted. Court officials lament the ongoing nuisance crowding the railing and difficulty maintaining order.
The Covington news item records multiple small charges from this morning including breach of the peace, drunkenness and disorderly conduct with fines up to £50. It notes youths breaking through ice on Latonia Pond and Licking River, with several Newport residents noted among those involved. Abraham Furst was tried for assault with intent but found guilty of assault and battery, fined costs. Bets neon convicted of sternched clothes from the Drovers Inn, sentenced to ten days. Geo Holmes and others faced trial for stealing at Frances House, with one year in the Penitentiary and other indictments for shooting with intent, carrying concealed weapons, and related offenses.
Newport News reports the Judiciary Supervising Legislature opened consideration of the mission. M. V. Daly, on behalf of citizens, opened with an eloquent argument lasting two and a half hours, drawing close attention. Tomorrow Col. Taylor's attorneys will present arguments before the committee.
Special Cincinnati Times report from Columbus describes Grand Army of the Republic delegates touring Philadelphia including Independence Hall and the U S Mint, noting leaders likely to back Grant for president. It covers museum rooms, Navy Yard visits, city life, and social scenes, with reflections on police, fire departments, and local hotels.
Telegraph reports the death of Major General Frederick Steele at San California on his return from the West. A renowned Civil War officer born in Delhi New York in 1812, Steele rose from West Point to command in Mexico and the Union Theatre, earning high praise for gallantry at Wilson's Creek and in campaigns with Grant, later serving in Helena Arkansas and Vicksburg. London pantomime and Paris theatre critique follow, noting shifting tastes and moral tone in current productions and the role of fashion and money in entertainment.
A Paris Avenir National digest notes severe winter and vast French metal reserves as Europe faces turmoil. It cites fragile alliances, fear of war, and Prussia Russia moves while France weighs its own options. Napoleon’s New Year reception features diplomatic addresses and a toned message of unity with Prussia.
A Royal Institution experiment by Prof Tyndall repeats Savart’s test showing sonorous air-waves alter a water jet from a gas burner. An electric lamp shadows the droplet stream on a screen where at a proper pitch the drops fuse into a continuous jet. When sound stops the jet breaks again. The effect occurs with tuning forks and organ tones, proving precise synchronism.
Experts urge secure storage for explosives noting that ground and air shock require protective structures. Proposals include embankments and inverted cone banks to shield nearby buildings from shock while keeping access practical.
Washington dispatches report General Howard urging labor at the capital and Senate actions on Colorado statehood. Tennessee delegation discussions, Black citizens petitioned, and Southern conventions debated suffrage, debt relief, and state debts. Foreign items note Fenian arrests in Queenstown, press freedom agitation in France, and Maximilian’s remains reaching Vienna.
Senate held no session on Saturday as lawmakers debated tax policy and wartime measures. The House addressed war funding and constitutional questions, with figures like Mr Woodward and others expressing views on taxation, payments, and national banking.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at Pali Genane Water quality or safety issue. Readable parts mention a warning or ad phrase, with unclear details or actions. Further text needed to identify exact event, date, or responsible organization.
The Nashville Press and Times reports a secret Ku Klux Klan like organization in Tennessee, spreading from Pulaski to two counties. Members described as rebels beat black and white Union supporters, with a Lynnville gathering of twenty to twenty five wearing masks and wielding navy revolvers. Leaders reportedly include an editor of a local paper, aiming to terrorize Unionists and drive them from the country awaiting military action to curb the group.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a business auditor course heading and a state assembly note mentioning taxes and amendments. Names and many words are garbled, but hints of a legislative action on tax rates and section numbers appear. The readable portion centers on a proposed tax amendment and citation to the General Assembly.
OCR fragment shows a blurred bar listing with partially legible names and prices. The readable words include wedensed milk and a stray caption style. Context suggests a small classifieds beverage or product ad rather than a full article item.
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